DISCOURSES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Discourses.
Discourses - as a noun
Extended verbal expression in speech or writing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
language unitlinguistic unitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preaching17sermon8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
address9speech13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Example: "The book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discussion13treatment11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicating22communication21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discourses - as a verb
To consider or examine in speech or writing
Example: "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discuss10talk aboutHypernyms (Closely Related)
address9cover10deal5handle10plow9treat5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Carry on a conversation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
converse13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speak11talk8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Talk at length and formally about a topic
Example: "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century england"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissertate11hold forthExample Sentences
"Her discourses on philosophy were always thought-provoking."
"The book contains profound discourses on religion and spirituality."
"The conference featured discourses by experts in various fields."
"He published a collection of discourses on social inequality."
"She was known for her powerful discourses on women's rights."
Word Game Points
Is DISCOURSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discourses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISCOURSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DISCOURSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discourses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISCOURSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DISCOURSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discourses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISCOURSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
